As I turned the corner into my apartment parking lot, I couldn’t take it anymore. I fell into a giant sobbing mess with my beautiful baby sleeping in the back seat after a long night of colic. My whole life I repeatedly heard our family was “built for making babies.” Short labors, strong women, simply […]

Having a baby is such an exciting time in life, but what about your body? Yes your tiny little bean will overtake your tummy for many months to come but that doesn’t mean you can’t stay fit. Keeping in tip top shape will help the growth of your developing baby, make labor go easier, and […]

Some women have said that they get less sleep during pregnancy some nights then when they have a newborn to feed and change every couple of hours. Between the aches and pains, heartburn, hip pain and rushing to go to the bathroom, sleep during pregnancy can be limited. If you are looking for a good […]

It may seem a little out there to follow a “diet plan” while pregnant, but the “Trim Healthy Mama” way of eating is a long term approach to food that can absolutely be helpful during pregnancy. The guidelines for pregnant and nursing women are just a bit different than those in weight loss mode, however. […]

Having a newborn is one of the most exciting experiences ever! Each of my three kiddos arrived with the kind of joy that turns life upside down and inside out in the best possible way. That being said, having a new baby is also one of the toughest experiences a woman will have. Raging hormones, postpartum […]

We were blessed with our last and final bundle of joy this past summer, but it has taken my six months to finish writing her birth story and get it posted. What can I say – having eight kids keeps a mama pretty busy! Eight is enough for our family and I feel like my […]

When I found out I was pregnant at 16 years old, I didn’t know what to do or where to turn. I was shocked, scared, and confused. I kept my secret to myself. I was so alone, and hurting. After a few days I did tell my boyfriend and my parents, but I had already turned […]

Being pregnant can be an exciting and scary experience. You look forward to having your little one in your arms more than anything. What a lot of first time moms don’t realize is how much harder it is to rest and take care of yourself after your baby is born. Along with the exhaustion, and […]

Homeschooling can already be challenging on it’s own, add in pregnancy to the mix, and it takes homeschooling to a whole new level. Although it can seem daunting growing a life inside of you and teaching your children, it is possible! I am now in the last leg of my 6th pregnancy and homeschooling a […]

One of the hardest parts of pregnancy might very well be the waiting at the end. Waiting and wondering when your little one will arrive. You go to bed each night wondering if perhaps tomorrow will be your baby’s birthday. The uncertainty of when baby will arrive can really take a toll on a full-term […]